Shu Wanwan's beautiful eyes flashed, and she looked at Ling Hanjing who was standing next to Mrs. Ling, smiled slightly, and said:
"Miss Ling, I didn't expect that you and my sister would have such a fate. There are such coincidences in the world. It's such a coincidence!"
Although he seems to have a kind smile, his words are full of surprise and misdirection.
Shu Wanwan's tone was strange. Ling Hanjing just pretended that she didn't understand her. She smiled lightly and politely replied: "What a coincidence! As Miss Shu said, Shu Yao and I have a deep fate.
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Master Ling looked around the hall and said, "Master Shu, your daughter came back with my daughter, so I'd better let her come out so that I can express my gratitude in person."
As soon as he couldn't refuse the words, Mr. Shu's face froze, he cupped his hands and said in a voice like a mosquito: "This..."
"Come here, tell Shu Yao to come over and meet Lord Ling." Shu's mother, Li Fen, saw that the timing was just right. She ignored the surprised looks from the men around her and gave instructions quickly.
After Shu Shihuai heard this, he could only put down his hands in despair. He lowered his head. At this point, he could only face it with all his strength. The official level is overwhelming!
Shu Yao stepped forward slowly, bowed gracefully and said, "My little girl has met Master Ling, Mrs. Ling, and Sister Ling."
Seeing Shu Yao, Ling Hanjing stepped forward happily, took her little hand, and called her affectionately: "Sister Shu."
This sound from Sister Shu made Shu Wanwan, who was standing aside, lose her chance of winning.
The moment Mrs. Ling saw Shu Yao, her eyes suddenly lit up! After looking at her for a long time, she finally couldn't help but reached out, took Shu Yao's hand and patted it affectionately, speaking kindly:
"This girl Shu is so pretty! Master, look, our daughter is completely outclassed."
Mrs. Ling looked left and right, the smile on her face never stopped praising Shu Yao's beauty.
Shu Yao smiled slightly and replied humbly: "Madam, you are too modest. Only Sister Ling deserves to be both talented and beautiful."
"This girl is really decent and smart, and I like her so much. It's all because of Mrs. Shu's good teaching!" The speaker did not mean to say this, but the listener did. She was really ashamed that she had not been by my side for eight years.
"Father, mother, you have to thank Sister Shu very much. If it weren't for Sister Shu, my daughter would have been sold to someone who knows where, and she may never even see her father and mother again." Ling Hanjing said a little sadly, and took the
He picked up a handkerchief and wiped the corners of his eyes.
"Yes! That's right." Mr. Ling stroked his beard, glanced at Shu Yao, stood up, bent his straight back slightly, and said thanks:
"Good boy, I thank you for your rescue, so that I will not be separated from my beloved daughter forever. If you have any difficulties in the future, just come to me and I will make the decision for you."
A few words and an astonishing move caused an uproar and shock among the people present. Lord Ling, who was a fourth-rank official, actually bowed down to thank a little girl.
Seeing Lord Ling giving such a great gift, being so solemn and humble, Shu Yao felt flattered, and she quickly knelt down and saluted:
"Master Ling, you are serious. This little girl just drew a sword to help when there was an injustice. Anyone would do this, but I can't afford your big gift!"
Master Ling waved his hand and said righteously: "Today, I am not thanking you as an official serving in the court, but as a father. If you hadn't come to the rescue, my daughter... I'm afraid...
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He didn't dare to think about it, and he felt scared whenever he thought about what the gangster might do.
"You are the savior of the Ling family." Mr. Ling despises this Shu Shihuai from the bottom of his heart. How could he spoil his concubine and destroy his wife, treat his legitimate daughter as nothing, abandon her outside, and ignore her.
This move is nothing more than another great irony towards Shu Shihuai. Look at his attitude towards his daughter, and then look at his attitude towards his own daughter. There is a world of difference and it is very ironic.
At the same time, this move also made Shu Shihuai weigh it carefully. Shu Yao had to admit whether he recognized his ancestor or returned to his clan.
Master Ling's move was to tell him that I, Ling Min, just want to support this girl, if I do something unethical again, be careful and I will take part in it.
Although it was not stated clearly, Ling Ming's actions were nothing more than the best warning to him. He had to worry about it. After all, Shu Yao was the savior of his Ling family.
Seeing that Shu Shihuai's face looked ugly, it turned red and then white, and then turned white and red again. It was wonderful.
Master Ling ignored his embarrassment, pulled the lady beside him, and urged: "Madam, don't you have a gift for me, why don't you take it out quickly?"
"Yes, yes, look at my memory." As she said that, Mrs. Ling took a brocade box from the girl beside her and said kindly:
"My child, you saved my daughter's life. I don't have anything valuable to give you as a gift. The brocade box contains some jewelry that the Queen Mother rewarded me when I was named the Fourth Grade Imperial Lady. I'll give them all to you.
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When Shu Yao heard that it was a gift from the Queen Mother, she quickly put it off and said, "No, it's so valuable, how can I afford it? I can't have it."
"Take it! This is Madam's idea."
Master Ling clasped his hands behind his back and glanced at Ling Hanjing. Ling Hanjing immediately understood, stuffed the brocade box into Shu Yao's hand, shook his head slightly, and said bitterly: "Don't put it off any longer, the elder has given me this gift."
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Facing the kindness of this family, Shu Yao had no choice but to accept it with embarrassment, "Okay! Shu Yao thanks Master Ling and Mrs. Ling for your kindness."
Master Ling nodded, then looked at Shu Shihuai and said, "It's getting late, so I won't disturb Master Ling."
"I'll send you off." Shu Shihuai followed him very discerningly and walked all the way to the door.
Master Ling walked to the door, turned his head and looked at Shu Shihuai, thoughtfully. Then, he took a step closer and said frankly: "Master Shu, I have something to tell you."
Shu Shihuai said: "Say."
Master Ling said in a deep voice: "The murder of my little girl has been reported to the Queen Mother. You also know that the Queen Mother likes my little girl and often invites her to the palace to copy scriptures for the Queen Mother. This time I have been away for a long time, and I often ask my little girl why she is going to marry her.
Return on time? Therefore, when writing to the Queen Mother, I also mentioned that my daughter was rescued by Ling Qianjin Shuyao, and the Queen Mother will definitely be concerned about this matter..."
After Master Ling finished speaking, he patted Master Shu on the shoulder and said, "Master Shu, think about it carefully. The Queen Mother attaches great importance to the reputation of officials, and pays attention to filial piety and family harmony. As ministers, we not only have to solve problems for the Lord, but also
Be careful in your words and deeds! It’s a trivial matter to lose your hat if you get into trouble. What’s more important is that your style and integrity are ruined. Don’t you think so, Mr. Shu?”
For this reason, it can be regarded as a warning to him. If he insists on having his own way, God will not be able to help him.
Hearing Mr. Ling's heartfelt confession, Shu Shihuai's pupils were shocked, and he suddenly realized that he had almost caused a disaster! How could he, who always protects the family's interests and avoids them, commit such a foolish thing?
Mr. Shu bent down and held his hands, with a rare relief in his eyes, and bowed respectfully, "I almost caused a disaster because of my lack of thinking. Thank you for your heartfelt words."
On the other side, Shu Yao and Feng Chen sent Ling Hanjing out. Feng Chen asked impatiently:
"Miss Ling, how did you learn that my eldest son is the daughter of the Shu family? Moreover, my eldest son has not returned home for many years."
Ling Hanjing smiled brightly and said in detail: "The first thing is that when I asked my sister her name, she accidentally let it slip; the second thing is that the Shu family surname is very rare in Kyoto; the third thing is that when
When I asked my sister which street she lived on, she said it was Yuanfu Road, and there was only one family named Shu on Yuanfu Road, and that was the Shu family."
After a pause, Ling Hanjing pursed her lips and continued: "So, Yuanfu Road, Shu Family, Shu Yao, do you think it's difficult to judge?"
Feng Chen suddenly became enlightened and exclaimed: "You are so smart."
After finishing his words, he seemed to think of something and asked again: "But, even so, it might be a relative! Or is it that Shu Wanwan?"
"Actually, I have heard my father mention the matter of the Shu family's legitimate daughter. The Shu family has only one daughter. She was taken away by a Taoist to study under her since she was a child. She has not been seen in eight years. Moreover, that Shu Wanwan is my daughter.
I’ve heard about it for a long time.”
After saying this, Ling Hanjing glanced at Shu Yao who was silent and said comfortingly: "Sister, everything will be fine."
Ling Hanjing went to the mountains to study art for eight years. What Ling Hanjing said was true and euphemistic. In fact, it was fate that caused her to be sent to the mountains to practice by her family.
Shu Yao nodded, put away her sadness, her clear eyes were filled with gratitude, "Sister Ling, thank you for everything you have done for me."
Shu Yao knew very well that she could come to thank her for saving her life at any time, so why did she choose today?
Perhaps they were afraid that it would be difficult for her to return home, that she would be rejected, bullied, and humiliated by her family, so they came to support her. The Ling family father and daughter did all this with good intentions.
Ling Hanjing said understandingly: "Why should we be like this between you and me? If my sister hadn't saved me, what would have been my fate? I'm scared to think about it. My sister doesn't need to say anything, I understand."
Shu Yao felt sour in her heart, "Okay, don't say anything."
After seeing off the Ling family, Shu Shihuai walked into the front hall. Looking at Li Fen who looked aggrieved and reluctant to leave, he wriggled his lower lip and then told his servants: "Since the young lady is back, clean up a courtyard and stay there first."
After hearing this, Shu Wanwan was dissatisfied, but it was a foregone conclusion and could not be changed, so she said: "Father, let's live in Fangyuan!"
Shu Shihuai's release made the nervous and reluctant Shu mother feel relieved. She excitedly walked to Shu Yao's side, held her hand, and said excitedly:
"No need, that yard has not been repaired for a long time, and it is remote and cold, so it is not suitable. You can live in the yard next to mine. The place is big enough."
Facing Li Fen's enthusiasm, Shu Yao was still a little uncomfortable. Being wrapped in a pair of warm palms, Shu Yao was stunned for a moment.
"Let's go, mother will take you to see the other courtyard where you live." After saying that, Li Fen took Shu Yao's hand and went straight to Qinxi Garden.
Shu Wanwan watched the mother and daughter leave, with a fire of hatred in her eyes. When her own daughter came back, she forgot about her. Who was she in this family?